Ask an Expert: How Can I Support a Loved One Who Might Have an Eating Disorder?

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Ask an Expert: How Can I Support a Loved One Who Might Have an Eating Disorder?

Together with Equip
November 13, 2025

It can feel scary to approach a loved one who may have an eating disorder, but it could also save their life. In this video, Dr. Erin Parks, clinical psychologist and co-founder of Equip, an evidence-based virtual eating disorder treatment program, shares the do’s and don'ts of how to support someone who may be struggling with an eating disorder — and how you can help them get the care that they need. 

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